OUR MISSION:

The Warrior surf foundation is committed to bringing Veterans and their families together to promote mental and physical well-being by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing.

BACKGROUD:

Founded in May 2015, on Folly Beach, SC by American combat veterans and surfers, the WSF addresses post-service transition challengessuch as Post Traumatic Stress, Moral Injury, Survivor's Guilt, and TBI.

In just over a few years, the WSF has provided services to hundreds Veterans and Active Duty Service Members through our weekend Surf Camps. Each 6 week session helps Warriors overcomeanxiety with social situations, crowds, and creates non-Battlefield bonds.

The nature of war and its aftermath can be counteracted by using the ocean as a healing remedy. The cycle of post-combat inactivity is broken, and the body and brain work through residual feelings of discomfort and distress while in the water.

The Warrior Surf Foundation provides:

An effective outdoor therapy environment

Structured and supervised physical activity as an alternative to prescription medications

Peer support and encouragement during surf sessions.

Peer assistance with VA issues and ongoing benefit questions

Assessments by our staff therapist to track improvements and areas of concern.

Stay Informed!

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"I wondered whether water is a mirror for our darker emotions as much as it is an engine for our happiness. Water quiets all the noise, all the distractions, and connects you to your own thoughts." -Nichols #BlueMind #warriorsurf

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